FALL LEAGUE - Team practice and league play for K-8th graders

WINTER PROGRAM - Skills training that emphasizes 100's of touches on the ball, skill instruction, and small games for 1st-5th graders. 6th - 8th graders register for Academy or Select programs in the winter season.

SPRING LEAGUE - Team practice and league play for K-8th graders

SUMMER PROGRAM -  Camp format that focuses on the development of skills, small games to implement decision making, skill execution, and fun games. 

Fall League Details listed below!

EQUIPMENT/UNIFORMS

Each player will receive a Windy City colored game jersey and colored socks to keep. Each player is required to have a stick, shin guard and mouth guard. Mouth guards are mandatory or the child will not be able to participate. 

CONFIRMATION INFORMATION

All league confirmation and team rosters will be communicated by email. Changes to the rosters will not be allowed once registration closes. One reciprocal friend request will be accepted.

FRIEND REQUEST

Roots Fall League teams are formed based on a cross-town rivalry format. Players are rostered by school first, then town and then friend request. Friend requests are not guaranteed if they attend different schools or different towns. Keep this in consideration when requesting a friend. Friend requests MUST be mutual. 

REFUND POLICY

No refunds will be given. Registrations are nonrefundable after receipt or on-line registration. No exceptions. Windy City FH does not pro-rate or offer makeup for missed dates. 

REFUND POLICY 

**NEW DATE** Winter roots registration opens on TUEsday Oct 6 at 9:00am

For any field player and goalkeeper interested in the one-season program. Players of all abilities are welcome, from beginners to those with more experience. Winter Roots program will focus on basics and advanced skills according to ability level. Small game play each session will allow athletes to compete and learn the tactics of the game.

Winter Roots is for athletes in grades 1st - 5th

Register by option according to your current grade, we will group athletes according to ability and school. Athletes can register for multiple sessions. All programs are non-refundable.

NOTE: Winter Roots is a smaller group program with limited spots due to the size of the indoor space. 

2026-2027 Winter ROOTS Program Options  

Winter Roots at NorthShore Sports Center: 1900 Old Willow Rd., Northbrook

Option 1: 1st & 2nd Graders on Saturdays from 11am-12:30pm; Nov 7, 14, 21, Dec 5, 12 & 19

Option 2: 1st & 2nd Graders on Sundays from 3:00-4:30pm; Nov 8, 15, 22, Dec 6, 13 & 20

Option 3: 1st & 2nd Graders on Sundays from 3:00-4:30pm; Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 14, 21 & 28

Option 4: 3rd-5th Graders on Saturdays from 11am-12:30pm; Nov 7, 14, 21, Dec 5, 12 & 19

Option 5: 3rd-5th Graders on Sundays on Sundays from 3:00-4:30pm; Nov 8, 15, 22, Dec 6, 13 & 20

Option 6: 3rd-5th Graders on Sundays from 3:00-4:30pm; Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 14, 21 & 28

Kindergarten Roots/Skills options at NorthShore Sports Center: 1900 Old Willow Rd, Northbrook
Session 1: Kindergarten on Thursdays 4:15-5:30pm, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3, 10, 17 (6 week session)

Session 2: Kindergarten on Thursdays 4:15-5:30pm, Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 (8 week session)

ATHLETES CAN REGISTER FOR MORE THAN ONE - first come, first serve!